Reforming management and leadership in the NHS: Does the Messenger review go far enough?
The Messenger review is a promising start for health and social care leadership reform, although the response will require concrete resources and action.
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The Messenger review is a promising start for health and social care leadership reform, although the response will require concrete resources and action.
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Dr Jennifer Dixon argues that history shows that further radical reform is unlikely to fix the current challenges facing the NHS.
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Ellen Coughlan reflects on a recent workshop, exploring key questions about how to develop data-driven tools in a safe, effective and equitable way.
Martina Kane reflects on varied Health Foundation work to better understand and support young people’s mental health.
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Dr Minal Bakhai reflects on how the recent IAU study of patients at general practices using digital and online tools chimes with her own experience as a GP.
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